Social Work Blog

JANUARY 19, 2023

Monteiro, LCSW The past two years were filled with fear and uncertainty, exacerbating a mental health crisis with an increase in anxiety, depression, suicide rates, and substance abuse. False or misleading information perpetuates the stigma of mental illness and can contribute to feelings of inadequacy or lack of self-worth.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

APRIL 7, 2022

The landmark CDC Adverse Childhood Experiences Study defines emotional abuse as when “a parent, stepparent, or adult living in your home often swore at you, insulted you, put you down, or acted in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt.” . Childhood Emotional Abuse vs. Emotional Neglect. Low self-esteem.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 4, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines mental health as our “ emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Emotional and behavioral outcomes may include a propensity towards substance abuse, an inclination to risky or defiant behaviors, anxiety, or depression. Practice kindness and compassion.

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Educator : Social workers educate clients about resources, coping strategies, and life skills to enhance their well-being and self-sufficiency. This is because they develop treatment plans to address mental illness and substance abuse problems, often holding supervisory roles and advocating for human rights within the criminal justice system.

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Stop Abuse Campaign

MAY 26, 2022

If you experience any of the following symptoms for an extended period (two weeks or more), or if you have any thoughts of suicide or self-harm, you should seek medical attention immediately. According to the WHO , “the causes of depression include complex interactions between social, psychological, and biological factors.”

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Stop Abuse Campaign

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Their fight-or-flight mechanism activates, and most people will fight for themselves and their loved ones when it comes to self-preservation. Additionally, people are entitled to refuse harmful practices like solitary confinement, which may have highly detrimental consequences, and medical care. Drug and alcohol abuse.

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